Kerala govt announces total lockdown from May 8 to 16

ITDC INDIA EPRESS/ITDC NEWS As it grapples with the continued surge in COVID-19 cases, the Kerala government announced on Thursday a total lockdown would be enforced in the state from May 8 (Saturday) to May 16.

The Chief Minister's Office tweeted, "As directed by the CM, the entire State of Kerala will be under lockdown from 6am on 8 May to 16 May. This is in the background of a strong 2nd wave of COVID-19."

Kerala reported its highest COVID-19 case count on Wednesday, seeing 41,953 new cases. The test positivity rate was nearly 26 per cent.

Onmanorama had reported the Kerala government was considering implementing a full lockdown as 'mini lockdowns', involving restrictions in containment zones, were found to be ineffective. A police report submitted to the Director General of Police said 80 per cent of the people were venturing outdoors unnecessarily, offering lame excuses when questioned.